HB 1056·MD·house
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Purple Lights Night
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Alston
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In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the governor to issue an annual proclamation naming October 1 Purple Lights Night to recognize victims and survivors of domestic violence and to express support for ending such violence in Maryland. It creates no new programs, agencies, or funding, serving only as a symbolic observance. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
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